American

Middle Brow is an all-day brew pub that specializes in pizza and bread.

This seven-course tasting menu from the Alinea team has many smoky, perfectly balanced dishes.

Lou Malnati’s is a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza spot.

A classic diner menu at a classic Chicago restaurant.

A fish shack in South Deering that everyone should visit.

Valois is a cafeteria-style restaurant in Hyde Park that everyone knows because of Obama. It also happens to be pretty good.

Diversey House is a Logan Square sports bar with top-tier food that could make you forget about its 17 TVs.

Etc. is an American restaurant in the Loop with tasty Southern dishes like oxtail and grits.

The Good Wolf is an American restaurant and bar in Andersonville that's good for drinks and small bites.

Oriole is an outstanding tasting menu spot in the West Loop.

Gus' Sip And Dip in River North has great $12 cocktails and less exciting $25 dippable sandwiches.

Butch McGuire's is an Irish Pub in Gold Coast that's best known for their over-the-top holiday decorations.

Dicey’s is a divey restaurant in West Town with great tavern-style pies and unique toppings like cacio e pepe.

Patty Please is a great burger pop-up inside of Small Bar in Avondale.

Not A Damn Chance Burger is a solid burger spot located inside of West Loop dive bar, The Drop In.

The South Loop spot where you’ll want to become a regular.

Stop in for hot chocolate at this cute all-day bakery and cafe.

25 years later, Lula is still a great works-for-all-occasions spot.

This Old Town institution has solid ribs and lots of Midwestern flair.

Where else can you eat chicken pot pie next to a 45-foot-tall Christmas tree?

Hiding in the food court at Navy Pier, Chef Ciccio’s has an unusual (and tasty) take on Italian beef sandwiches.

Lucy's is a casual spot in Uptown with spicy fried chicken that tastes great in a sandwich or eaten like a giant chicken tender.

Lillie's Q is a BBQ stall inside of District Brew Yards in West Town.

Bar Siena is great for a fun gathering in the West Loop. Go heavy on the pizza and pastas.

Old school sandwiches that are freshly made. Pop in for a quick solo lunch or carry out to go.